Varun Nair
Corporate Lawyer
Bangalore
Summary
Legal professional with strong expertise in commercial contract matters and contract negotiation. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for problem-solving skills and clear communication. Adept at using new tools and methods and implementing technology for transforming legal practices
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Counsel, Technology
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
08.2021 - Current
- Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the Bank's interests while facilitating the Bank's technology procurement objectives.
- Provided legal advisory on various matters affecting the Bank’s Technology procurement practices
- Collaborating with risk owners for improving the Bank’s tech procurement process
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law.
Manager – Corporate Legal
Hinduja Global Solutions Limited
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Negotiated complex outsourcing/sales contracts which offered an integrated solution of IT services for new healthcare customers
- Negotiated key government contracts for Hinduja’s UK subsidiary and maintained its status as a "Preferred Supplier"
- Negotiated and helped implement cloud services contracts for RPA (robotic process automation) driven business
- Collaborated closely with risk owners, stakeholders for achieving sales targets, mitigating risks and reducing costs
- Implemented industry recognised enterprise wide CLM Tool for streamlining contract review process
Associate Manager (Regional Law, Contracts & Compliance)
Honeywell Technology Solutions Limited
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Negotiated sales contracts offering a diverse range of Industrial products and services for Middle East and India region
- Negotiated End User License Agreements, sourcing contacts for India Automation business
- Worked closely with a diverse team of attorneys and helped developed playbooks, negotiating strategies and yearly team objectives
- Traveled regularly for off-sites visits to Middle East Countries as part of Honeywell’s employment exchange program
Legal Counsel
QF Assets Ltd.
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Created a stable legal platform for a start-up organization by drafting necessary legal documents for Investors, Brokerage Companies and Custodians
- Negotiating Vendor Contracts for the purchase of products for internal consumption of the Company
Associate
DSK Legal
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Part of the Dispute Resolution practice at the firm
- Responsible for drafting plaints, written statements and providing arguments for Arbitration suits
- Drafting Joint Development Agreements and Commercial Lease Deeds
Legal Analyst
CPA Global Private Limited
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Part of the Contract Solutions Practice Group
- Provide initial level review of Client Contracts
- Draft initial versions of Client Contracts
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Army Institute of Law
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, ASC Centre (South)
Skills
Legal writing
Legal research
Contract drafting
Commercial contracts
Legal advisory
Contract negotiation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/28/88
Professionalassignmentsandrecognitions
- Recognition by the CEO and CFO, For leading the deployment and management of Contract Life Cycle management process and associated tools at Hinduja Global Solutions.
- HGS Eureka Award, 12/01/20, Best performance in meeting deliverables / Also goes the extra mile to achieve results
- Honeywell Bronze Award, 03/01/17, For closure on an important client contract in Saudi Arabia
- Honeywell Bronze Award, 06/01/16, For support on project sourcing deals in Middle East
Timeline
Legal Counsel, Technology
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
08.2021 - Current
Manager – Corporate Legal
Hinduja Global Solutions Limited
04.2018 - 08.2021
Associate Manager (Regional Law, Contracts & Compliance)
Honeywell Technology Solutions Limited
09.2014 - 04.2018
Legal Counsel
QF Assets Ltd.
06.2013 - 04.2014
Associate
DSK Legal
05.2012 - 05.2013
Legal Analyst
CPA Global Private Limited
07.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Law -
Army Institute of Law
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, ASC Centre (South)
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